Starting your day with a healthy breakfast doesn’t have to be complicated. These quick and nutritious recipes are perfect for busy mornings when you need something easy yet energizing. From protein-packed pancakes to hearty oatmeal, these breakfasts will keep you going strong all day.

A salmon and avocado sandwich on a cutting board.
Smoked Salmon BLAT. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.
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Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal

A bowl of oatmeal with apples and pecans.
Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

This classic oatmeal is packed with cooked apples and spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. It’s a great, quick breakfast that keeps you energized. Top with maple syrup, apple slices, and pecans for extra flavor.
Get the Recipe: Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal

Baked Turmeric Oatmeal

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Baked Turmeric Oatmeal. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Filled with cinnamon and raisins, this baked oatmeal is easy to make ahead and perfect for an anti-inflammatory breakfast that helps keep your energy up.
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Chocolate Cherry Steel Cut Oatmeal

A bowl of chocolate oatmeal with cherries and a wooden spoon.
Slow Cooker Chocolate Cherry Oatmeal. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Made in a slow cooker, this oatmeal is ready when you wake up. It’s a great way to start your day with a comforting bowl of chocolate and cherry goodness.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Cherry Steel Cut Oatmeal

Chocolate Pancakes

A stack of pancakes with chocolate sauce and raspberries on a plate.
Chocolate Pancakes. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

These protein-packed chocolate pancakes are a quick and healthy breakfast that gives you a sweet start to the day. Only six ingredients and full of protein.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Pancakes

Creamy Millet Porridge

Millet porridge in a bowl with a spoon and banana slices.
Millet Porridge. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

This millet porridge is a creamy, gluten-free breakfast made overnight in a slow cooker. Add your favorite fruit, nuts, and seeds for a hearty start to your morning.
Get the Recipe: Creamy Millet Porridge

Green Oatmeal

A bowl of green oatmeal with peanut butter and chocolate chips.
Green Oatmeal. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Made with spinach, oats, bananas, and milk, this healthy oatmeal is a sneaky way to add veggies to your breakfast. You won’t even taste the spinach!
Get the Recipe: Green Oatmeal

Hashbrown Waffles

A stack of potato pancakes with carrots and sour cream.
Hashbrown Waffles. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

These hash brown waffles are packed with green onions, ham, and red pepper. Top with a spicy poached egg for a crispy, quick breakfast.
Get the Recipe: Hashbrown Waffles

Sweet Potato Hash

A skillet filled with sweet potatoes, eggs and herbs.
Sweet Potato Hash. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

This quick Mexican-inspired sweet potato hash has a spicy kick. It’s a great breakfast that’s simple to make and keeps you full of energy.
Get the Recipe: Sweet Potato Hash

Pear Smoothie

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Pear Smoothie. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

This easy pear smoothie, flavored with banana and cinnamon, is a healthy, high-protein breakfast you can make in minutes with just a few ingredients.
Get the Recipe: Pear Smoothie

Slow Cooker Frittata

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Slow Cooker Frittata. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

This slow cooker frittata is loaded with zucchini, sun-dried tomatoes, basil, and prosciutto. Top with a simple arugula salad for a great summer breakfast.
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Frittata

Smoked Salmon BLAT

A salmon and avocado sandwich on a cutting board.
Smoked Salmon BLAT. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

This smoked salmon BLT with avocado and bagel seasoning is a great brunch or lunch. It’s a fresh and satisfying way to enjoy a BLT.
Get the Recipe: Smoked Salmon BLAT

Chocolate Baked Oats

Chocolate baked oats in a white baking dish.
Chocolate Baked Oats. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

These baked oats are like cake for breakfast. Made entirely in the blender, they’re an easy, vegan, and gluten-free option to start your day.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Baked Oats

Chicken Sausage Breakfast Tostadas

Mexican breakfast tostadas on a baking sheet.
Chicken Sausage Tostadas. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

These breakfast tostadas with chicken sausage, scrambled eggs, avocado, tomatoes, and cotija are a great way to start your day with plenty of protein.
Get the Recipe: Chicken Sausage Breakfast Tostadas

Kale and Feta Egg Bake

Two bowls of eggs with spinach and bread on a table.
Kale Feta Egg Bake. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

This egg bake with kale and feta is perfect for a lazy breakfast or dinner. With just a few simple ingredients, it’s ready to go in no time.
Get the Recipe: Kale and Feta Egg Bake

Perfect Protein Pancakes

Protein pancakes with a fork on a wooden plate.
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These protein pancakes have 30g of protein per serving. They’re a great blank slate to top however you want for a healthy start to your day.
Get the Recipe: Perfect Protein Pancakes

Strawberry Oatmeal

Strawberry oats in a white bowl with a spoon.
Strawberry Oatmeal. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

This easy strawberry oatmeal is packed with natural strawberry flavor. Made on the stovetop, it’s a great breakfast to meal-prep for the week.
Get the Recipe: Strawberry Oatmeal

Bacon Egg Cups

Bacon wrapped egg cups on a plate with toast and strawberries.
Bacon Wrapped Egg Cups. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Bacon egg cups are a convenient breakfast perfect for eating on the go or enjoying for brunch. Made with basil and parmesan, they’re full of flavor.
Get the Recipe: Bacon Egg Cups

Spinach Frittata

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Spinach Frittata. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

This spinach frittata is light, fluffy, and filled with parmesan cheese. It’s great for breakfast and easy to make.
Get the Recipe: Spinach Frittata

Easy Breakfast Quesadilla

Breakfast quesadilla with ham, eggs, cheese and strawberries on a plate.
Breakfast Quesadilla. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Loaded with melted cheese, scrambled eggs, and leftover ham, this breakfast quesadilla is a great way to fuel up in the morning. Use up your leftover ham for a protein-packed meal.
Get the Recipe: Easy Breakfast Quesadilla

Sweet Potato Waffles

Stack of whole grain waffles topped with butter and fresh blueberries, served on a white plate with syrup on the side.
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Start your morning with these sweet potato waffles. Filled with fall spices, they’re a hearty breakfast you’ll love.
Get the Recipe: Sweet Potato Waffles

Blueberry Oatmeal Waffles

Oat waffles with fresh blueberries on a plate.
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These oatmeal waffles have crispy edges and a soft, fluffy inside. Served with a blueberry fruit sauce, they’re a great, gluten-free breakfast.
Get the Recipe: Blueberry Oatmeal Waffles

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Gina Matsoukas is an AP syndicated writer. She is the founder, photographer and recipe developer of Running to the Kitchen — a food website focused on providing healthy, wholesome recipes using fresh and seasonal ingredients. Her work has been featured in numerous media outlets both digital and print, including MSN, Huffington post, Buzzfeed, Women’s Health and Food Network.

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